Slovak poppy seed and nut rolls yeast dough Christmas Bobalky from Slovak Homemade cakes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

poppy seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sesame seeds

Chia seeds are more nutritious and often less expensive.

Activate yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add activated yeast, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into balls.

Boil water in a large pot and drop in the dough balls, cooking until they float, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove the balls and let them cool slightly.

Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, and raisins in a bowl.

Stuff each dough ball with the cheese mixture and shape them into rounds.

Place the stuffed balls in a greased baking dish and drizzle with honey.

Sprinkle with poppy seeds and cinnamon before baking at 350°F until golden, about 25-30 minutes.

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